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Call for investment to end Tuberculosis
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Each year, on March 24, the world comes together to commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.
Defence Advisor on ‘face to face’ mission
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
New Zealand Defence Advisor to the Cook Islands, Lieutenant colonel (LTCOL) Nick Bowden, is visiting Rarotonga this week for the first time since he was accredited here 18 months ago. It is his first visit to the Cook Islands and he took time on Tuesday to visit the police leadership as part of his round […]
Te Mire Ura in April
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The hotly contested Te Mire Ura dance competition is scheduled to start next month, to become the first cultural event of the year.
Penrhyn schools appoint student leaders
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Four student leaders from the two schools of Penrhyn island were inducted earlier this month.
Workshop discusses export biosecurity requirements
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
An export and import biosecurity measures workshop was held at the Crown Beach Resort on Wednesday.
Covid requirement to be reviewed
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Government will be making announcements on the future of its Covid-19 requirements, as the island nation’s Covid-19 numbers pass the 1000 mark.
Group stranded on Rakahanga
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Outer Islands
People are left stranded on Rakahanga after their ride back to Rarotonga, Taio Shipping vessel the Grinna, ran aground on Manihiki on Monday.
Covid infections cross 1000-mark
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands should see its Covid-19 numbers peaking over the next two weeks, according to a public health advisor.
Chief Justice reserves judgement in high profile case
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
An application for costs hearing involving Prime Minister Mark Brown, former prime minister Henry Puna, Teokotai Noo George and Paul Allsworth has been heard at the High Court in Avarua.
Aitutaki fishermen pay respects for missing Rarotonga fishermen
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In a show of solidarity, the Aitutaki Rainforest Men’s Club fishermen gathered last week to pay tribute to the two missing Rarotonga fishermen Toru Ariki Miria and Tekou Enua Tipene.
Wage subsidy bill climbs to more than $70 million
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy to the middle of April, but the initiative has already cost more than $70 million.
Pacific green sea turtle dies after being rescued
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A pacific green sea turtle believed to originate from the Outer Islands has died despite efforts from Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco-Centre staff.
Te Mire Atu postponed until June
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Due to some composers and singers being struck with Omicron and having to undergo mandatory isolation regulations, Te Mire Atu 2022 Maori composers competition has been postponed until June 23.
Climate Change negative trend expected to continue
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In 2021 the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) published a report on disaster statistics for the past 50 years which showed that there were more than 11,000 disasters linked to weather, climate and water-related hazards, almost equal to one disaster per day; there were 2 million deaths – or 115 per day.
Biosecurity meeting gets underway
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A biosecurity workshop for Cook Islands export and import stakeholders runs today at Crown Beach Resort.
New departure card asks why people are leaving Cooks
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Departure cards for international flights will “quantify” how many Cook Islanders are leaving the country and for how long.
Shipping vessel runs aground on Manihiki coral reef
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Taio shipping vessel called the MV Grinna II ran aground on Manihiki’s reef close to the harbour just before 4pm on Monday.
Three patients test positive for Covid-19
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands Government has confirmed three hospital patients have tested positive for Covid-19, but these were not admitted because of Covid-19.
Final extension to business support
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands Government has extended the wage subsidy until the middle of April, but key tourism organisations are concerned it is not long enough.
College staff and students donate to house fire victims
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka College prefect induction ceremony was marked with a special donation of funds to a family who lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their home earlier this month.
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